Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 19 recalls on file for the Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite (2010–2026).

Complaints
7
Recalls
19
Model years
17
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20102012201420161120182202022022120242026
NHTSA complaints per Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Freedom Elite00001—
2025 Freedom Elite00002—
2024 Freedom Elite10001Brakes
2023 Freedom Elite00001—
2022 Freedom Elite20000Brakes
2021 Freedom Elite00004—
2020 Freedom Elite20107Electrical System
2019 Freedom Elite00004—
2018 Freedom Elite10003Body & Structure
2017 Freedom Elite10002—
2016 Freedom Elite00002—
2015 Freedom Elite00002—
2014 Freedom Elite00001—
2013 Freedom Elite00001—
2012 Freedom Elite00003—
2011 Freedom Elite00002—
2010 Freedom Elite00001—

Most common Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite problem areas (all years)

  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite received by NHTSA each month.

Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite recalls

  • Recall 25V709000Oct 17, 2025527 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: A LP hose that contacts the generator exhaust increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 25V171000Mar 20, 20254,251 vehiclesModel years 2023–2025

    Risk: A slide-Out room that extends unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V711000Nov 17, 20201,074 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: Water may get into the BIM/BIR and create electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V444000Jul 29, 2020463 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

  • Recall 20V423000Jul 22, 2020934 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: Overheated wires can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V419000Jul 20, 202063 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Battery cable contact with the exhaust manifold and heat shield can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V312000May 28, 2020566 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If the brake fluid leaks, this may extend the braking distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V308000May 27, 2020566 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If a customer were to rely on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, the possibility of a vehicle rollaway or unintended vehicle movement cannot be ruled out which could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V775000Oct 28, 2019378 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 19V609000Aug 20, 20191,941 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V741000Oct 19, 20181,384 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V385000Jun 8, 2018691 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V758000Nov 22, 2017110,400 vehiclesModel years 2010–2018

    Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V522000Aug 24, 2017860 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A propane fuel leak may increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V166000Mar 13, 2017171 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Without a seat belt, the occupant sitting in the middle position of the sofa will not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

  • Recall 15V224000Apr 15, 2015168 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the vehicle is loaded to its weight capacity without including the weight of the water carried onboard, the motorhome may be overloaded. This can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V695000Nov 3, 2014215 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.

  • Recall 11V206000Mar 28, 201150 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: The tank can loosen and potentially fall off of the vehicle creating a road hazard increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.

  • Recall 11V178000Mar 15, 20111,175 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: An engine shut down while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Other Thor Motor Coach models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology